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Dutch for beginners and advanced students. Vocabulary, Sentence Structure and Grammar
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From 64 € /h
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Do you find it difficult to write correctly Dutch? When do you use You now and when You? And when a D, a T or DT?
There are numerous rules and exceptions for which it is best to use a mnemonic. Once you get it, you won't be mistaken again.
Do you have trouble with the prefixes and verbs? I'd love to help you in an accessible way.
Extra information
the classes are online
I also speak English and German myself if you can express yourself better. Even a little French and Spanish ;-)
Location
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Online from Spain
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
English
Skills
School
Dutch for adults
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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